The Mystery of the Sardine Short Stories but continues to write in

but continues to write in his adopted language as well

John Barth’s second book -- a philosophical black comedy -- “a true novel of ideas” (New York Times)

Presenting itself as an investigation into the suicide of a close friend—perhaps real

Commenting on them all is Doctor Matthew O'Conner

we recognize ourselves by our capacity for possession

The Mystery of the Sardine Short Stories but continues to write inWhen an unknown black poodle inexplicably explodes in philosophy professor Timothy Chesterton Brown's back yardparalyzing the professor and killing his guestthe "mystery of the sardine" begins. Its solution will involve such unwitting When an unknown black poodle inexplicably explodes in philosophy professor Timothy Chesterton Brown's back yardparalyzing the professor and killing his guestthe "mystery of the sardine" begins. Its solution will involve